Abstract: This paper introduces a new kind of node, namely, RPR-X node, to interconnect multiple Resilient Packet Rings (RPR). To achieve packets cross transmission among RPR sub-networks, and at the same time to guarantee the cross forwarding algorithm to be compatible with the standard forwarding procedure, this paper presents the extended definitions of standard RPR frame, MAC layer reference model of RPR-X node, and the corresponding packet cross forwarding algorithm. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed method performs well in terms of performance metrics such as network's throughput and end-to-end delay.